Dawson vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Cade Rank #272

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Dawson or Cade more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Cade mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Dawson and Cade boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.